Maryland 529
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Maryland 529 — formerly College Savings Plans of Maryland[1] — is an independent, non-profit State agency that provides flexible and affordable college and disabilities savings plans in accordance with sections 529 and 529A of the Internal Revenue Code. The two college savings plans help families save for future education expenses and reduce dependence on student loans later.
- The Maryland Senator Edward J. Kasemeyer Prepaid College Trust[2] first opened for enrollment in 1998 and offers affordable and flexible tuition plans and payment options at accredited two-year community colleges and four-year colleges and universities nationwide.
- The Maryland Senator Edward J. Kasemeyer College Investment Plan[3] was launched in 2001 and offers a broad range of investment options managed by T. Rowe Price.
Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) programs are a way to help individuals with disabilities and their families save money and pay for qualified disability-related expenses without jeopardizing state or federal means-tested benefits such as SSI or Medicaid.
- The Maryland ABLE Program launched in November 2017. With Maryland ABLE, you can contribute up to $15,000 per year (or more if the beneficiary is working) to one of three investment options or a cash option, and account growth is tax-free when used for qualified disability expenses.
All plans are overseen by Maryland 529 and its Board.[4] The Board includes 11 members, half of whom are State officials and the other half of whom are public members appointed by Maryland's Governor. Maryland 529's Executive Director is responsible for day-to-day management and oversight of the program managers. The Executive Director reports to the Board.
References
[edit]- ^ Effective July 1, 2016, College Savings Plans of Maryland was renamed, Maryland 529."Maryland General Assembly" (PDF).
- ^ "Maryland Prepaid College Trust Overview".
- ^ "Maryland College Investment Plan Overview".
- ^ "College Savings Plans of Maryland Management and Board". Retrieved 2021-01-21.
External links
[edit]- Maryland 529's website provides interested parents and families with comprehensive information about each of its 529 plans.[1]
- Maryland ABLE's website provides interested families with comprehensive information about the Maryland ABLE program.[2]
- ^ The Maryland Senator Edward J. Kasemeyer Prepaid College Trust and Maryland Senator Edward J. Kasemeyer College Investment Plan Disclosure Statements provide investment objectives, risks, expenses and costs, Fees, and other information you should consider carefully before investing. If you or your Beneficiary live outside of Maryland, you should compare Maryland 529 to any college savings program offered by your home state or your Beneficiary's home state, which may offer state tax or other state benefits such as financial aid, scholarship funds, and protection from creditors that are only available for investments in such state's 529 plan.
- ^ Please carefully read the Maryland ABLE Program Disclosure and Participation Agreement, which describes the investment objectives, risks, expenses, and other important information that you should consider before you invest in the Maryland ABLE program. The Maryland ABLE Program Disclosure Booklet is available online or by calling 855.563.2253. Also, if the beneficiary lives outside of Maryland, you should consider before investing whether the beneficiary's state offers state tax or other benefits for investing in its ABLE plan. Maryland ABLE accounts are not guaranteed by the State of Maryland, any state agency or subdivision thereof, or their authorized agents or affiliates. You could lose money by investing in a Maryland ABLE account. Consider investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses before investing.